Arboriculture Officer

The Strategic Alliance between High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has been in place for more than a decade – the Councils share a workforce delivering services to two distinct areas with their own corporate plans and priorities. The sheer variety of work is a factor that’s often mentioned as a big plus by our staff in terms of professional development. While we’ve achieved a lot there’s still much to do so it’s the perfect time to be joining us.

 

The Alliance is nationally recognised for its heritage regeneration programme and works closely with the Peak District National Park Authority.

 

Arboriculture Officer 

Salary: £35,235 to £38,626 per annum

Essential car user allowance

Permanent Contract

Full time (37 hours per week)

Work Location: Hybrid Working

Career Graded candidates will be considered for this post; salary dependant on qualifications and experience

Join us at an exciting time as an Arboriculture Officer within our dynamic Development Services team! Our partnership between High Peak and Staffordshire Moorlands offers diverse landscapes, from the dramatic Peak District to rolling hills and valleys of Staffordshire Moorlands, together with bustling market and heritage spa towns and characterful villages, providing an inspiring environment for your work.

Now in its 15th year, our strategic alliance is one of local government's most successful partnerships, evolving into a single workforce that serves the unique needs of two distinct regions.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Arboricultural Officer with a solid understanding of arboriculture, including risk management, contractor oversight, trees in relation to planning, and strong customer service skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of the councils’ tree stocks in collaboration with contractors and surveyors.
• Respond promptly to enquiries about the councils’ tree stocks.
• Consider, recommend and action new TPO proposals; assess and determine TPO applications and conservation area notifications.
• Provide consultation responses for development applications.
• Work within a specialist, customer-focused team, reporting to the Head of Development Services.

About You:

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

• A relevant qualification in Arboriculture or equivalent experience.
• Experience with planning controls and regulations related to trees.
• Strong knowledge of planning law and procedures concerning trees.
• Proficiency in IT tools, including Word, Excel, and industry-specific software.
• Excellent written communication skills for clear, concise reporting.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Why Join Us?

The Alliance offers a competitive rewards package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Essential car user allowance
• Hybrid working

If you’re passionate about arboriculture and ready to take on a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

For an informal discussion regarding this job please contact:

Ben Haywood, Head of Development Services – ben.haywood@highpeak.gov.uk

Closing date: Midday: Monday 25^th November 2024